Roblox recently introduced a new face-scanning feature intended to improve child safety on its platform. On the Hard Fork podcast, CEO David Baszucki enthusiastically discussed this age-verification technology. Specifically, Baszucki framed the persistent issue of online predators as an opportunity for innovation. If true, then why does the company seem more focused on high-tech solutions…
In the world of gaming, few stories are as captivating as that of an underdog. This year, the industry has a new one, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a debut title from the fledgling French studio, Sandfall Interactive. At The Game Awards 2025, this turn-based RPG not only captured the hearts of millions but also made…
The Blood of Dawnwalker’s director, who also directed The Witcher 3, isn’t worried about releasing the vampire RPG at the same time as GTA 6. Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, director at Rebel Wolves, the studio behind The Blood of Dawn Walker, said, “[GTA 6] is the massive game with massive marketing and so on. And I mean,…
Vampire Survivors will get a spin-off in 2026. The spin-off is called Vampire Crawlers, and the game is a first-person rougelike deckbuilder where Crawlers – returning Vampire Survivors Characters – explore dungeons, battle enemies using cards and customizing cards to optimize gameplay. Vampire Crawlers will come out in mid-2026 for PC, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4,…
Valve’s new Steam Machine is being positioned as a living room PC, not a console competitor. That distinction matters, because it means the price tag won’t follow the traditional console model. IGN reports that Valve has no intention of hitting the $500 benchmark that defines console launches. Instead, the Steam Machine is expected to land…
The Hitman World of Assassination offers the definitive experience of being the iconic Agent 47 to the gaming community. Players must rely on stealth and cunning to eliminate targets, as they become master assassins. During a recent Xbox Partner Preview, the game revealed one of its most surprising collaborations yet. Given this new information, fans…